Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department Punjab Announces Multiple Jobs 2026

The Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department, Government of the Punjab, has announced exciting career opportunities for 2026. These project-based positions are part of the Project Implementation Unit, Improving Workforce Readiness in Punjab Project, funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Qualified individuals holding a Punjab Domicile are encouraged to apply for these contract roles. The available positions include various Deputy Director and Assistant Director roles, along with support staff positions like Computer Operator, Driver, and Office Boy.

Job Overview

Available Vacancies

The Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department is seeking to fill multiple positions across various specializations. Detailed eligibility criteria for each post are provided below:

Post-Wise Details and Eligibility Criteria

Deputy Director (Environment)

• Qualification: Preferably Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences / Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: Preferably 10 years’ experience in environmental assessments, ADB’s Safeguards Policy Statement (SPS) 2009, and experience with foreign-funded projects or international organizations.

Communication Specialist

• Qualification: Preferably Master’s degree in media relations, journalism, public affairs, public administration or equivalent.
• Experience: Preferably 10 years in public relations, communications, social media, and knowledge support, with at least 5 years in gender-inclusive communications. Experience with foreign-funded projects or international organizations is preferred.

Gender Specialist

• Qualification: Preferably Master’s degree in Social Sciences or another relevant field.
• Experience: Preferably more than 10 years in Gender, with an advantage for ADB or other international foreign-funded project implementation experience.

Deputy Director (Technical Content / Curriculum)

• Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Education, Public Policy, or a suitable discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least 10 years in curriculum development, specifically technical content. Excellent IT skills (MS Office) and experience in public policy development are required.

Deputy Director (Contract Management and M&E)

• Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Procurement, Supply Chain, Contract Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a suitable discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least 10 years in Procurement, Contract Management, and/or Monitoring & Evaluation. Experience with ADB procedures is an advantage.

Deputy Director (Digital Platform / Technical Coordinator)

• Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Public Policy, Education, International Development, Business Administration, IT, Software Engineering, Project Management, or a relevant field. Master’s degree holders are preferred.
• Experience: At least 10 years in international development programs, technical project management, and software system deployment, with experience in user-centered design and database systems.

Assistant Director (Civil)

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field. Master’s in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience: Preferably 8 years in managing projects in lead positions, with experience in foreign-funded projects or international organizations.

Assistant Director (Social Safeguard)

• Qualification: Preferably Master’s degree in social sciences or equivalent.
• Experience: Preferably 8 years in resettlement planning and implementation, especially for projects financed by multilateral institutions. Working experience in the Punjab region is preferred.

Assistant Director (Technical Content)

• Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Education, Public Policy, or a suitable discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least 8 years in curriculum development, specifically technical content. Excellent IT skills (MS Office) and experience in public policy development are required.

Assistant Director (Monitoring & Evaluation – Civil Works)

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant field. Master’s in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Project Management or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience: Preferably 5 years as an M&E Specialist / reporting specialist for major infrastructure projects.

Assistant Director (Curriculum)

• Qualification: Minimum Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering disciplines. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Experience: At least 8 years in curriculum development, preferably in the public sector. Excellent IT skills (MS Office) and experience in public policy development are required.

Computer Operator / Office Assistant

• Qualification: B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A with a 6-month Certificate in Computer.
• Experience: Preferably Experienced.

Driver

• Qualification: Primary pass with a valid Driving License (issued after 2015).
• Experience: Preferably Experienced.

Office Boy / Dispatch Runner

• Qualification: Primary pass with a valid Driving License (issued after 2015).
• Experience: Preferably Experienced.

Important Instructions

• All appointments will be made purely on a contract basis.
• ADB’s policies regarding Anti-corruption and Ethics shall be applicable.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test and interview.
• Government employees should apply through the proper channel.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for tests or interviews.
• Incomplete applications or those received after the due date will not be considered.
• The Project Director, PIU (IWRRPP) reserves the right to cancel or amend the advertisement/hiring process at any stage without assigning any reason.

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